Life won’t always be this expensive

l have been super quiet in this finance space for a while, but I’m ready to talk.

Money is always been a hot topic in my mind. It sets me on fire with confidence, ambition, and determination.

I have spoken at various conferences, hosted numerous workshops in addition to 1:1 coaching since 2014. I’ve grown sooo much as the topic of money is ever changing. I realize this is where my light shines the brightest. Especially when helping others understand their money. I want to cry after each session because lives are being changed.

For the last two-ish years, it has felt veryyyy dim because finances have changed. Drastically. Expenses have doubled, priorities have shifted. My extra money ain’t what it used to be 😭

It used to be so easy for me to share tips, tricks and host workshops and webinars when my money was together.

Now I’m in the, as Myleik calls them “expensive years,” where money is just not the same and I’m having to utilize the tips and tricks that I usually share with others. WHICH HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE. I’m like “ if i can’t follow my budget, how can i expect anyone i work with to follow theirs.”

I constantly remind myself that: There won’t always be a Daycare bill. We won’t always have to buy diapers. If we choose, we won’t always have a car note. Saying this out loud consistently, and having it at the top of my spreadsheet has helped me really hone in financially to what really matters. The necessities.

I miss maxing out my Roth IRA and taking random trips while having a fully emergency fund. I was livingggg. Accepting that this is temporary and accepting that this is where I am right now is what I’m working toward. Honestly, it is strengthening my own relationship with my money. I’m learning so much about myself.

I’m not perfect, my finances aren’t perfect and it’s ok. Now I feel like I’m able to relate to soo many people who may be deep in or entering the expensive years 💰

May they come and go.